Braised Venison Shoulder with Mushroom Pierogi | Saveur

Braised Venison Shoulder with Mushroom Pierogi | Saveur

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Slow-braised in red wine and aromatics, this venison shoulder stew makes for an unexpected but wonderfully flavorful holiday dish.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 (2–2 1/2-lb.) boneless venison shoulder, tied into a roast
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 4 cups veal or vegetable stock
  • 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
  • 12 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 bunch thyme
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups (9 oz.) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. kosher salt, plus more
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tbsp. olive oil
  • 5 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps thinly sliced
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup minced shallots
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cups (10 oz.) <a href="http://forevercheese.com/products/miticrema">MitiCrema</a> cheese or chèvre
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. whole milk
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • Thyme leaves, to garnish

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